OS1/13/98/53
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOOT BRIDGE [Kirkland] | Kirkland Bridge | J.H. Peter Esq. Kirkland Mr. J. Balfour Elm Park |
025 | [situation] Crosses River Leven at Kirkland Works A foot Bridge Composed of Wood over the River Leven erected by the proprietor of Kirkland Works for the Accommodation of themselves and the persons whom they employ to Carry on there business. |
| ROSE COTTAGE | Rose Cottage Rose Cottage |
J.H. Peter Esq. Kirkland Mr. Alexander Watson Occupier |
025 | [situation] About 1 mile West from Leven. A very neat dwelling house with an Ornamental garden attached, It is the residence of the superintendant of the Kirkland Works, and forms a part of property held by Messrs. Peter & Co. under a lease of 99 years from Admiral Wemyss of Wemyss Castle. |
| SCHOOL [Methilhill] | School School |
Mr. David Boon Schoolmaster Mr. A. Lawrie, Farmer |
025 | [situation] In the Village of Methill hill A small school House in the Village of Methill-hill where 35 Males & 30 females on an Average receive the rudiments of an English education. The Masters salary Amounts to about £30 yearly. A Moiety of which is paid by the colliery owners & the remainder in fees, the childrens' parents being principally Colliers, it is not connected with any religious body. |
Continued entries/extra info
Parish of Wemyss Plan 25 C Trace 3 53 [page]As this is an object of little importance and moreover to avoid the repetition of the name Kirkland Foot Bridge only is written on Plan [written under the entry for the Bridge]
School House [written in List of Names column for School]
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